Takotna, AK: 144 Violations — 81/100 (2026)
1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated 2026-06-03
Residents of Takotna generally live with tap water that beats the AK safety average on key EPA compliance metrics.
How Takotna Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Facts for Takotna Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 144 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0041 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 65% — older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- CDC health risk index: 16.56 — above typical levels.
Takotna's Water Providers
One utility dominates residential water service in Takotna, AK — out of 1 system in federal records.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Takotna, Alaska, covering 1 community water system serving approximately 67 people.
1 of 1 ZIP code (100%) have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Takotna: B (81/100)
The score combines three factors:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| Lead Levels | 90th percentile lead concentration vs EPA action level |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
Water Sources
Takotna water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0041 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| E. coli | Microbiological | 92 | 1 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 70 | 1 |
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 64 | 1 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 42 | 1 |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 10 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99675 | B | 144 | 0 | Takotna Water System |
All ZIP Codes in Takotna
- 99675 [B] — 144 violations
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Updated daily.
Takotna Community Health Snapshot
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
What's in Takotna's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Takotna Infrastructure Age
With 65% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. The EPA banned lead solder in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
The lead that enters tap water in older homes often comes not from the municipal supply but from the home's own plumbing — from solder used in copper joints before the 1986 federal ban, or from lead pipes installed before 1970. In Takotna, where the median build year is 1986, these older materials are widespread. More than half the residential stock predates the 1986 solder ban, and a significant fraction predates 1970 as well. For residents in those homes, the city-wide water quality picture is a less relevant frame than the specific materials inside their own walls and under their own street.
Over half of homes in Takotna were built before 1986, when lead solder was banned. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
Takotna: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
Locally, 65% of Takotna homes carry interior plumbing from the era when lead solder was still permitted in new builds, and citywide monitoring approaches or crosses the EPA action benchmark. Households can find a draw-test kit and certified filtration through verified retailers.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
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